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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,560

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $6,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,520

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $5,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $29,270
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $27,413
Package 205A 2,800    
255/50HR20 1,195    
2.0L I4 995 995  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     300
Power-adjustable pedals     125
Heated front seats     295
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     695
Package 205A 2,380    
255/50HR20 1,016    
2.0L I4 906 906  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     261
Power-adjustable pedals     109
Heated front seats     257
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     605
Options (change) 4,990 995 1,415
Options (change) 4,302 906 1,232
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $37,910 $39,675 $31,560
Total Invoice $35,154 $36,999 $29,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Grand Marquis LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,364
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4224hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$37,910$39,675$31,560
Adjustments for Features-4,605-6,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,305$33,505$31,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$35,154$36,999$29,520
Adjustments for Features-4,270-5,7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,884$31,245$29,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$361$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Whitewall tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,355$8,920$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,605$6,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,270-5,7540

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerGrand Marquis
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.6 in
Length197.1 in212.0 in
Width78.9 in78.3 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft320.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested102534%

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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